Questions and answers about Europe's debt crisis
By Matthew Craft, Associated Press
NEW YORK — In case you were wondering if Europe still matters, take a look at the latest headlines.
Monday, May 23, 2011
MarketWatch: QE2 was a bust
May 23, 2011, 10:18 a.m. EDT
QE2 was a bust
Economic data is worse than before
By Brett Arends, MarketWatch
BOSTON (MarketWatch) — It‘s cost $600 billion of your money. And it was supposed to rescue the economy. But has Ben Bernanke’s huge financial stimulus package, known as “Quantitative Easing 2,” actually worked as planned?
QE2 was a bust
Economic data is worse than before
By Brett Arends, MarketWatch
BOSTON (MarketWatch) — It‘s cost $600 billion of your money. And it was supposed to rescue the economy. But has Ben Bernanke’s huge financial stimulus package, known as “Quantitative Easing 2,” actually worked as planned?
WSJ: Europe Debt Concerns Grow
EUROPE NEWS|MAY 23, 2011, 2:22 P.M. ET
Europe Debt Concerns Grow
Spanish Vote Results, Greek Woes, Ratings Warnings Add to Fears
By JONATHAN HOUSE And DAVID ROMÁN
MADRID—Concerns mounted about Europe's debt problems following a crushing defeat for Spain's ruling party in weekend elections, compounded by infighting in Europe over whether Greek government bonds should be restructured and new warnings from credit-rating agencies.
Europe Debt Concerns Grow
Spanish Vote Results, Greek Woes, Ratings Warnings Add to Fears
By JONATHAN HOUSE And DAVID ROMÁN
MADRID—Concerns mounted about Europe's debt problems following a crushing defeat for Spain's ruling party in weekend elections, compounded by infighting in Europe over whether Greek government bonds should be restructured and new warnings from credit-rating agencies.
Reuters: Euro zone debtors under pressure over new risks
Euro zone debtors under pressure over new risks
(Reuters) - Financial markets piled pressure on heavily indebted euro zone countries on Monday as investors worried about heightened risks in Spain and Greece and ratings agencies stoked new concerns over Italy and Belgium.
(Reuters) - Financial markets piled pressure on heavily indebted euro zone countries on Monday as investors worried about heightened risks in Spain and Greece and ratings agencies stoked new concerns over Italy and Belgium.
Bloomberg: China Manufacturing May Slow on Tightening Steps
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China Manufacturing May Slow on Tightening Steps
By Bloomberg News - May 23, 2011 1:34 PM GMT+0900
A Chinese manufacturing index fell to its lowest level in 10 months, adding to signs that economic growth is cooling after the government raised interest rates and curbed lending to rein in inflation.
China Manufacturing May Slow on Tightening Steps
By Bloomberg News - May 23, 2011 1:34 PM GMT+0900
A Chinese manufacturing index fell to its lowest level in 10 months, adding to signs that economic growth is cooling after the government raised interest rates and curbed lending to rein in inflation.
WSJ: Euro-Zone Growth Slows to 7-Month Low
EUROPE BUSINESS NEWS|MAY 23, 2011, 4:36 A.M. ET
Euro-Zone Growth Slows to 7-Month Low
By NICHOLAS WINNING
LONDON—Growth in the euro zone's private sector eased more than expected to its weakest pace in seven months in May, led by a sharp slowdown in manufacturing, the preliminary results of a survey by financial-information firm Markit showed Monday.
Euro-Zone Growth Slows to 7-Month Low
By NICHOLAS WINNING
LONDON—Growth in the euro zone's private sector eased more than expected to its weakest pace in seven months in May, led by a sharp slowdown in manufacturing, the preliminary results of a survey by financial-information firm Markit showed Monday.
Bloomberg: Risk Rally Ending for Currencies Turns Focus to New Least Ugly-Alternative
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Risk Rally Ending for Currencies Turns Focus to New Least Ugly-Alternative
By Catarina Saraiva and Allison Bennett - May 23, 2011 1:08 PM GMT+0900
The best-performing currencies of 2011 are falling out of favor as the Federal Reserve plans its exit from record monetary stimulus just as the global economy shows signs of slowing, buffeting commodities and stocks.
Risk Rally Ending for Currencies Turns Focus to New Least Ugly-Alternative
By Catarina Saraiva and Allison Bennett - May 23, 2011 1:08 PM GMT+0900
The best-performing currencies of 2011 are falling out of favor as the Federal Reserve plans its exit from record monetary stimulus just as the global economy shows signs of slowing, buffeting commodities and stocks.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Bloomberg: Fed Focusing on Inflation Expectations
Related News: U.S. · Bonds · Currencies
Fed Focusing on Inflation Expectations
By Caroline Salas and Scott Lanman - May 23, 2011 8:00 AM GMT+0900
The cue for the Federal Reserve to start withdrawing its record monetary stimulus may be a measure of its own credibility: inflation expectations.
Fed Focusing on Inflation Expectations
By Caroline Salas and Scott Lanman - May 23, 2011 8:00 AM GMT+0900
The cue for the Federal Reserve to start withdrawing its record monetary stimulus may be a measure of its own credibility: inflation expectations.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Fortune: Sizing up a sweeping mortgage settlement
Sizing up a sweeping mortgage settlement
Mortgage lenders like Bank of America and Wells Fargo are fighting the fight on all fronts, with the latest being False Claims Act violations. Here's what to look for in any settlements.
By Abigail Field, contributor
FORTUNE -- The trouble for America's largest mortgage lenders just keeps mounting. How much will it cost them to make it all go away?
Mortgage lenders like Bank of America and Wells Fargo are fighting the fight on all fronts, with the latest being False Claims Act violations. Here's what to look for in any settlements.
By Abigail Field, contributor
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Bloomberg: Home Sales in U.S. Drop, Manufacturing Stalls in Sign Recovery Is Flagging
Related News: U.S. · Economy · Real Estate
Home Sales in U.S. Drop, Manufacturing Stalls in Sign Recovery Is Flagging
By Bob Willis and Shobhana Chandra - May 20, 2011 5:13 AM GMT+0900
Sales of existing U.S. homes unexpectedly declined, manufacturing in the Philadelphia region slowed and consumer confidence dropped, pointing to an economy that is struggling to regain momentum following the surge in energy costs.
Home Sales in U.S. Drop, Manufacturing Stalls in Sign Recovery Is Flagging
By Bob Willis and Shobhana Chandra - May 20, 2011 5:13 AM GMT+0900
Sales of existing U.S. homes unexpectedly declined, manufacturing in the Philadelphia region slowed and consumer confidence dropped, pointing to an economy that is struggling to regain momentum following the surge in energy costs.
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